SCM 421Supply Chain Analytics

3 credits · Supply Chain Management · Penn State

Models and Methodologies for supply chain analysis. SCM 421 Supply Chain Analytics (3) This course provides a spreadsheet-based, example-driven approach to learn about important supply chain models, problems, and solution methodologies. The objectives of this course are: (1) to develop valuable modeling skills that students can appreciate and use effectively in their careers (2) reinforce and enrich your understanding of supply chain theories, principles, and concepts studied previously in foundation courses. Student evaluation is based on: (1) individual and team group performance on problem-based exercises (2) individual performance on examinations (3) class participation.

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

You need:

SCM 404 or SCM 405 or SCM 406

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 4 · Fall (1 program).

Required in (1)

Supply Chain and Information Systems, B.S.

What it opens up

Courses that list SCM 421 as a prerequisite (1)

SCM 450W Strategic Design and Management of Supply Chains